LAWRENCE, KANSAS
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIAL WORK
23
total faculty including 17 FACULTY, 4 PROFESSORS OF THE PRACTICE & 2 RESEARCH PROFESSORS
10
total ACADEMIC STAFF
COLLABORATE WITH RENOWNED EXPERTS & TRANSFORM LIVES Through a rigorous curriculum, real-world research experience, and individualized mentoring by world-renowned scholars, the KU School of Social Welfare Doctoral Program graduates develop the knowledge and skills to drive discovery and advance the field of social work. After graduation, our PhD alumni secure employment in universities, colleges and research institutes and are leaders in the field of social work. In essence, by embarking on lives dedicated to driving discovery and advancing knowledge, our Doctoral Program graduates rededicate themselves to transforming lives. The goal of the our Doctoral Program is to prepare students to become leaders nationally and internationally in advancing social work practice and policy through research, teaching and scholarship. Our students graduate from the program with the critical knowledge and skills they need to become innovative stewards of the discipline who generate and disseminate knowledge as researchers, scholars and educators.
48
total RESEARCH STAFF
1:1
individualized SUPPORT & MENTORING
100%
of PhD students receive FINANCIAL SUPPORT from the School guaranteed for three years
$22,490
average amount of yearly support per PhD STUDENT
94%
of PhD students hold a GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT position
31%
of PhD students hold a GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT position
DOCTORAL PROGRAM
12
Doctoral program requires an enrollment of 64 credit hours, as follows:
RANKED IN TOP 12%
of public institution SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE PROGRAMS by U.S. News and World Report, making it the TOP RANKED program and LONGEST RUNNING program IN KANSAS
• 31 credit hours of required coursework • 15 credit hours of electives • A qualifying paper • A comprehensive examination process • Completion of a dissertation
16
CURRICULUM
total number DOCTORAL STUDENTS
Year 1 978: 981: 985: 911:
Research Design and Methods Advanced Quantitative Research Methods I Theory for Research: _____ PhD Seminar I
Spring SW SW SW SW
979: 983: 980: 911:
Methods of Qualitative Inquiry I Advanced Quantitative Research Methods II History and Philosophy of Social Work PhD Seminar I
of PhD students are enrolled FULL-TIME
19+6+2544A
Year 2 SW 989: SW 982: SW 912:
Methods of Qualitative Inquiry II Social Welfare Policy PhD Seminar II
Spring SW 987: SW 912: Electives
Teaching Social Work: Philosophy & Methods PhD Seminar II Two Electives (3 hours each)
Fall One Elective (in or out of SSW) and One Elective (3 hours each)
Spring SW 990:
PhD Students of Color
International 25% Two or more races 6% White 44%
total amount of RESEARCH FUNDING
58+18+915
$534,825
$1,097,200
STRENGTHS building on strengths and resources to reach goals and address challenges
CHILD & FAMILY WELL-BEING promoting child and family well-being through prevention, intervention and systems change
SOCIAL & ECONOMIC JUSTICE working towards social and economic justice across individuals and systems
Federal 58% State of Kansas 18% Other State 9% Nonprofit or Agency 15%
29%
increase in SPONSORED GRANT FUNDING over last year
79
Fall Dissertation (6-9 hours)
Spring SW 999:
Hispanic 6%
Graduate Research (6-9 hours)
Year 4 SW 999:
31%
RESEARCH CLUSTERS designed to highlight the social and economic impact of current projects and publications
HEALTH EQUITY supporting access, equity and quality in health service delivery and outcomes
$3,617,587
Year 3 Electives
Black 19%
$6,190,258
Fall
FINDING WAYS TO IMPROVE & TRANSFORM LIVES
8
94%
Fall SW SW SW SW
The School strives to be leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion within the University and in our community. We want to ensure all students, faculty and staff feel safe, heard and valued. This past year, the School launched a Social Justice Scholars Program, which helps fund students at all three levels: BSW, MSW, and PhD. View socwel.ku.edu/dei for more details.
DEI
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
total number of PUBLICATIONS by faculty and staff in fiscal year 2019-20
advancing mental, emotional and behavioral health across the lifespan
OLDER ADULTS advancing quality of life and community integration for older adults
GLOBAL SOCIAL WORK collaborating globally to build and share knowledge and address injustices
Dissertation (6-9 hours)
Students will typically enroll for 6 hours of SW990 in spring of year 3 while working on the Qualifying Paper and later, on the Dissertation Proposal; then 6-9 hours of SW999 each semester through completion of Dissertation. Electives can also be taken during summer semesters.
MENTAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
117
total number of PRESENTATIONS by faculty and staff in fiscal year 2019-20
SOCIAL WORK Exploring the profession of social work
Grand Challenges for Social Work initiated by the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare as a groundbreaking initiative to CHAMPION SOCIAL PROGRESS powered by science. It’s a call to action for all of us to work TOGETHER to tackle our NATION’S TOUGHEST SOCIAL PROBLEMS.
80%
of our FACULTY AND RESEARCHERS are working together to address the INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY WELL-BEING Grand Challenge in the focus areas of ensuring healthy development for all youth, closing the health gap, building healthy relationships to end violence, advancing long and productive lives.
32%
of our FACULTY AND RESEARCHERS are working together to address the STRONGER SOCIAL FABRIC Grand Challenge in the focus areas of eradicating social isolation, ending homelessness, creating social responses to a changing environment, harnessing technology for social good.
64%
of our FACULTY AND RESEARCHERS are working together to address the JUST SOCIETY Grand Challenge in the focus areas of eliminating racism, promoting smart decarceration, building financial capability for all, reducing extreme economic inequality, achieving equal opportunity and justice.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS • Complete online application at graduate.ku.edu/apply • Master’s degree in social work is preferred. Applicants with master’s degrees related to social work are considered • Two years of social work or related practice; two years of post-master’s professional social work experience preferred • Graduate grade-point average of 3.5 or higher is required • Undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher preferred • Submit student-issued transcripts from all previously attended schools • Current resume/curriculum vitae • Personal statement • Completion of basic statistics course within the past two years with a grade of B or higher • Three online recommendation references • Signed agreements to the NASW Code of Ethics and the School of Social Welfare Technical Standards • Personal interview by telephone • All non-native English speakers are required to submit a copy of their TOEFL or IELTS score sheet taken within the past two years
APPLICATION DEADLINES PhD Program - January 15
CONTACT Ashley Anguiano Gomez Recruitment Coordinator aagomez@ku.edu 785-864-4768
The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action institution.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE University of Kansas 1545 Lilac Lane Lawrence, KS 66045-3129 Phone: (785) 864-4720 Fax: (785) 864-5277 socwel.ku.edu connect.ku.edu
2020 PhD Program Guide Main Campus